Korean phrase
아깝다! a kkap tta
Meaning
So close!
When to use it
It expresses regret when something almost succeeds. It is often used in friendly games when a win is just missed.
Example dialogue
한 칸만 더 갔으면 이겼는데! han kan man teo ka sseu myeon i gyeon neun de
If I had gone one more space, I would have won!
아깝다! 그래도 내가 먼저 도착했네. a kkap tta keu rae do nae ga meon jeo to cha kaen ne
So close! Still, I got there first.